Element Design Studio

08/22/2026

Ready to transform your space? Pick up the phone and give our team a call today to kick off your project! 📲 We’re here to help you start the process and see it through til the end.

08/21/2026

Making progress. Check out these stunning Star and Cross floors! ✨ stay tuned to see the final product!

08/19/2026

PSA: Tile and grout aren’t 100% waterproof on their own! 🛑🚿

If you’re dreaming of a custom shower renovation in Dubuque, the invisible layers behind your tile are where the quality lives. Discover how modern waterproofing & uncoupling systems protect your home from mold, moisture, and cracked tiles for decades to come.

💡 Get all the designer secrets -- Click the link to read the full blog.

🔗 https://www.elementdbq.com/post/custom-shower-design-dubuque

08/18/2026

Trusting the process is hard—until the reveal. ✨
From the very first concept to the final install, Element Design Studio handled every detail of this recent transformation. Handing over your space takes trust, but bringing the vision to life is what we do.
Ready to transform your home? Send us a DM or visit the link in our bio to get started.

08/11/2026

We’re going to miss you Nora! Thanks for being our intern this summer — and putting up with our silliness. We know you’ve got fantastic things ahead of you! You’ll always be a part of the Element family. 🌱✨

08/06/2026

𝗜𝘀 𝗔𝗜 𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘂𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁?
We love a good design mood board, but AI-generated Pinterest designs are creating a few impossible expectations!

Take these images, for example. The aesthetic is warm and inviting, but structurally? 𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙮 𝙙𝙤𝙣'𝙩 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠.

📐 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗵: Standard washers & dryers run 32" to 34" deep. Standard counters sit around 24". In these renders, the appliances are magically flush with 24" base cabinets!
📐 𝗛𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: Standard machines are 39" to 44" high—well above normal counter height, yet these renders show level, continuous countertops across the whole wall.

Generative AI creates pretty pictures, but it doesn't replace years of expertise, precise spatial layout, and realistic cabinet engineering.

Before you fall in love with an unbuildable picture, talk to our team at 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐨. We’ll help you take the elements you love from your inspiration photos and design a real-world plan that actually works. 🌿🏠

08/05/2026

Choosing hard-surface flooring for your home can be confusing with so many acronyms and specs flying around. But making the right choice for your lifestyle—and your space—makes all the difference in how your floor performs ten years from now.

We just published a helpful guide breaking down LVP vs. Laminate to answer the most common questions we get from local homeowners.

We love being a resource for our Dubuque neighbors. For us, it’s all about giving you the tools and knowledge to create a home you truly love—stress-free.

Check out the full post here: https://www.elementdbq.com/post/lvp-vs-laminate-flooring

What flooring questions do you have for your next project? Drop them in the comments below!

Discover the truth about LVP vs. Laminate flooring with Dubuque's design experts at Element Design Studio. Learn about wear layers, water resistance, and subfloor prep to choose the perfect floor for your home.

08/05/2026

Noir: The Collection. 🖤✨Rich notes of bold veining, deep matte black, and intense design obsession.

When the material finishes turn into a high-fashion commercial, you just have to have some fun. 🎬But timeless black and white is forever in style.

Stop by our showroom to touch, feel, and select your finishes in person! What’s your take on a moody palette? 👇